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In Brazil, Rappi opens rest stops and court rules Uber has no employer ties with drivers

Contxto – Rappi is attempting to show some goodwill towards its delivery staff. This week, the Colombian unicorn announced it’s...

February 10, 2020

Mexican startups: Here are two contests where you can raise funds

Contxto – Within 10 days, local governments in two parts of Mexico have presented separate programs to harness startup innovation...

February 4, 2020

Chile’s ride-hailing legislation moves forward, Uber isn’t happy

Contxto – In Chile, the Senate’s Commission on Transportation moved the country’s “Uber Bill,” as it’s commonly referred to, along...

February 1, 2020

iFood wins its day in court and what it means for other startups

Contxto – The court has spoken and the verdict is in! A Labor Court in Brazil has determined that Brazilian...

January 30, 2020

Argentina’s government is honing in on fintechs

Contxto – The government in Buenos Aires is pulling in the reins for fintechs in Argentina. Specifically, it’s instructed these...

January 21, 2020

Startup ContratistaVisible combats corruption with platform in Panama

Contxto – Latin America’s public sector is in dire need of a serious touch of technology for more transparency. And...

January 14, 2020

Uber strikes back. Colombia’s ban of the ride-hailing app to be appealed

Contxto – The saga continues. And like a Disney-backed, spinoff-sequel, the questionable decisions are starting to pile up. You remember...

January 9, 2020

Innóvate Perú tags US$19 million for its startup ecosystem in 2020

Contxto – The government of Peru has an initial PEN$63 million (nearly US$19 million) set to stimulate its startup scene....

January 9, 2020

World Bank reveals 3 best and worst countries in Latam to do business

Contxto – The verdict’s out and the World Bank has passed its judgement. This non-governmental organization (NGO) released its Doing...

January 8, 2020

Brazil slaps Facebook with US$1.6 million fine for data misuse

Contxto – Facebook in Brazil ended 2019 with a US$1.6 million fine from the country’s Ministry of Justice and Public...

January 7, 2020